We had a fun-filled, busy Labor Day weekend. It started as early as Wednesday when we picked Laura and Sean up from the airport. On Thursday, we enjoyed the beach and the first Carolina game of the season while grilling out, compliments of Jeremy! :) Come Friday we headed up to Roan Mountain State Park, TN. This was our 26th reunion!! (I attended the very first one, when I was about 18 months old!!) Nothing better than front porch sitting, the beautiful mountains, food and fellowship with people you love!
Rush's - "Must Stop" for lunch on the way to the Mountains!
First-Timers!
Cloudland Trail
Front porch sitting!
Who would you say is having more fun?
They take the game s.e.r.i.o.u.s! :)
We came back to South Cakalaki on Monday. That night we went downtown with Laura and Sean to enjoy an awesome dinner at Hanks!
Me and my Man!
Me and Laura!
Tuesday, we hit the beach for some more sun!! And, come early Wednesday morning we all went back to the real world!! Thankful for family and friends! We had a great time and memories were made! ;)
So, as of yesterday, we remain at #94 on the wait list for our little one! There was no movement this month. :( I was hoping we would get to celebrate some big movement with some of our dearest friends, Laura and Sean, who we just got to spend the past 6 days with!! (I just took them to the airport this morning - so totally wish we still lived only 5 minutes apart). But instead, I think the Lord had them here to help us celebrate and praise Him, despite no movement.
This is the rainy season in Ethiopia and courts are closed until mid-October. Theoretically, if I understand correctly, court closure should not effect referrals, but realistically it is not abnormal that referrals slow down. Even though we definitely want movement, we ultimately TRUSTGod's timing. Seasons of waiting can be tough - but we are so thankful for the grace and patience that God continues to supply! In my own life, I know it's in the seasons of waiting that I draw closest to God and that He teaches me great truths and lessons.
We are very thankful for the busy weekend with friends and family that consisted of the beach, mountains, food, and tons of fellowship that filled our souls during the waiting!
Cloudland Trail, Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee
Praying that God uses our life and story in ways that He receives the MOST glory!
I love this song - in this particular season - the chorus that my heart sings is:
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You Jesus, bring the"wait"*
